Overview
Yuman Fong is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Duarte, California. Dr. Fong and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma of the Liver. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 410 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Angiosarcoma of the Liver.
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Locations
1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010
209 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
1500 E Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
City Of Hope Medical Foundation
A talented surgeon and award-winning instructor and researcher, Laleh G. Melstrom, M.D., M.S., joined City of Hope, attracted by the opportunity to help develop breakthrough cures and treatments. Educated at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Melstrom received her medical degree at Cornell Medical College in New York City, continuing her training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and New York's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. She held professorships at both Cornell and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, before arriving in California. Dr Melstrom is certified in robotic surgery and specializes in the treatment of cancers of the liver, pancreas, melanoma and sarcoma. She has published over 120 scholarly articles and is a sought-after speaker at national and international conferences. Expertise: Liver Cancer, Pancreas Cancer, Metastatic Colon or Rectal Cancer to Liver, Hepatic Artery Infusion Pump, Cholangiocarcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Gallbladder Cancer, Melanoma, Sarcomas, Robotic SurgeryResearch Areas: Metastatic CRC, Melanoma, Bile Duct Cancer, Liver Cancer. Dr. Melstrom is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma of the Liver. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Melanoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.
James Jakowatz is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Orange, California. Dr. Jakowatz and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma of the Liver. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, and Fibrosarcoma.
University Surgeons Of Orange A Medical Group
Oliver Eng is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Orange, California. Dr. Eng has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Angiosarcoma of the Liver. His top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Stomach Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Eng is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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To learn more about how MediFind determines the expertise levels, check out our expert tiers page.
- Distinguished
- Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallbladder Removal
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
- Liver Cancer
- Advanced
- Ampullary Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Endoscopy
- Familial Colorectal Cancer
- Familial Pancreatic Cancer
- Fibrolamellar Carcinoma
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Anal Cancer
- Angiosarcoma of the Liver
- Appendectomy
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bile Duct Stricture